The southern start of the Great Barrier Reef.

Explore the nearby coral islands, enjoy the city shopping at Bundaberg with its tropical atmosphere and famous "whaling wall", a reminder that whales pass by the coastline from August to mid-October each year.

Bundaberg is sugar country. Here, the entire spectrum of sugar production takes place, from growing the cane to distilling the sugar.

Bargara, just 13km down the road, is Bundaberg's premier beach resort and part of the picturesque Coral Coast area. Just up the coast is Burnett Heads, famous for its two lighthouses. Between them is Mon Repos, where nesting turtles and their hatchlings can be seen at certain times of the year.